Machine Operator

Amcor; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join their team. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable packaging solutions while ensuring machine efficiency and product quality. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to safety. You'll work closely with a diverse team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to grow within a global organization, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Flexible Time Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Wellbeing Program

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be able to read precision measuring tools and interpret mechanical schematics.
• Experience in manufacturing as a maintenance or production leader/operator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maximize equipment effectiveness and productivity while ensuring safety standards.
• Mentor and train coworkers on proper operating techniques.

Skills

Machine Operation

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Trades Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Precision Measuring Tools

Job description

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We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.



Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future?At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com.

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Operator has overall responsibility for their respective machine and its numbers, including but not limited to uptime/downtime, product scrap, output, and efficiency through exercising good manufacturing practices and identifying areas of opportunity for continuous improvement, all while maintaining all safety standards and expectations relating to their job and machine. This person must always act within food safety and GMP guidelines.

What You Get To Do

• Create an environment where safety, customer focus, effectiveness & efficiency can be seen in people and equipment performance.
• Maximize equipment effectiveness and productivity and eliminate all machine losses.
• Create a sense of ownership with equipment and team members through respect, involvement, and training.
• Promote continuous improvement through small-group activities involving production, maintenance, engineering, 5S, inside and outside resources.
• Identify and troubleshoot machine issues as needed.
• Mentor, coach, and lead other personnel on the machine to run effectively.
• Train coworkers on proper operating techniques, knowledge, and practices
• Oversee new hire training for respective machine.
• Practice good housekeeping – including sweeping, dusting, wiping of tables, etc.
• Actively participate in all required trainings including but not limited to safety and technical trainings.
• Responsible for inspecting product at required frequency.
• Responsible for packaging all goods produced.
• Responsible for trimming and accuracy of all goods produced.
• Responsible for data accuracy of all transactions performed.
• Operates and proficient on a Level 1 or Level 2 machine.
  
  

Percentage Breakdown Of Role’s Responsibilities

• Machine Operation - 90%
• Testing - 5%
• Reporting – 5%
  
  

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Manufacturing Supervisors
• Operations Manager
• Machine Operators
• Quality Manager
• Product Finishers
• Sample Specialists
• Forklift Operators
• Safety Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Plant Manager
  
  

What We Value

• Exemplify Amcor Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability and Results and Outperformance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with numbers and analyze data.
• Ability to work well in a group setting.
• Ability to learn and take instruction.
• Ability to work at productive speeds.
• Quality Awareness
• Safety Awareness
• Autonomous Maintenance Awareness
• Ability to strategically solve problems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills coupled with tenacity.
  
  

What We Want From You

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Trades achieved training is a plus.
• Manufacturing experience as a maintenance or production leader/operator is preferred.
• Must be able to read precision measuring tools and read and interpret basic mechanical and pneumatics schematics.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office and accurate data entry.
• Must understand how to analyze data and influence effective decision making.
• Regular attendance.
• Positive and frequent interactions with others.
• Adherence to the Core Values of the Company.
• Ability to stand up to 95% of time.
• Ability to move from one place to another up to 95% of time.
• Ability to work on a computer 20% of time.
• Ability to work in and around machinery 95% of time.
• Manufacturing work environment with moderate noise levels.
• Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate up to 100% of time.
  
  

Our Expectations

We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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